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  • 13-11-2011 9:12pm
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    fred funk }{
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    I was out walking the dog today and came across these mushrooms. They were huge, I have never seen mushrooms so big. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about what type they are etc. and if they are edible. Thanks.

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    V_Moth
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    I **think** these may be Parasol Mushrooms (Macrolepiota procera), which is one of the larger Irish species. However, I only have very basic knowledge of Mycology.

    Regarding edibility, the proviso I have often heard is that unless you yourself are 100% certain of the ID, then you shouldn't be picking them for later consumption.


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    fred funk }{
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    Thanks V Moth. I wouldn't chance eating something I wasn't 100% sure of but if they were editable it would be a shame to let them go to waste.


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    wagtail99
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    According to my 'Collins Complete Irish Wildlife' Parasol mushrooms are edible and good. The picture and description also seem to fit with what you have posted.


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    franb7111
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    They also look a bit like the deadly "panther cap", i would not risk eating them until you were sure,it is usually recommended that you use three independant identification sources. A hand axiom if you are not sure is "if its got gills forget it".


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